In 2020, md´«Ã½¹ú²ú¾ç College and Pine Manor College signed an integration agreement that established The Pine Manor Institute for Student Success, featuring four components aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for underrepresented and first-generation students:
The AcademyÌýis a two-part experience, which includes a Summer Enrichment Program for students in grades 8–12 and school year tutoring and mentoring.
Alumni Support isÌýan ongoing outreach initiative for graduates of the Academy and Messina College, featuring year-round mentoring and life/success coaching.
Mentoring and Academic Achievement isÌýthe home of several academic support programs at md´«Ã½¹ú²ú¾ç College, including the College Transition Program (CTP), Options Through Education (OTE), TRiO Student Support Services and the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program.
Messina College isÌýmd´«Ã½¹ú²ú¾ç College's ninth school, offering a residential associate's degree program to first-generation and high financial need students.Ìý
News and Notes
The Academy: Your Path to Success
“The Pine Manor Institute for Student Success will help increase access to high quality education for underrepresented students. md´«Ã½¹ú²ú¾ç College was founded in 1863 to help educate md´«Ã½¹ú²ú¾ç’s immigrant community. The Pine Manor Institute represents an extension of our mission in response to societal needs.”